Independence Day in Mexico ― Date, History, and Details
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History of Independence Day in Mexico and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
Independence Day in Mexico is celebrated on September 16th. This holiday commemorates the day in 1810 when Mexican priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bell in the town of Dolores, Guanajuato and called for the people to rebel against Spanish rule. His famous “Grito de Dolores” (Cry of Dolores) is still recited every year on Independence Day.
After Hidalgo’s call to arms, a long and bloody war ensued, eventually leading to Mexico’s independence in 1821. However, it was not until 1867 that the current borders of Mexico were established, after further fighting with the United States and France.
Today, Independence Day in Mexico is a national holiday, celebrated with parades, fireworks, food, music, and dance. In Mexico City, the president delivers the “Grito de Dolores” from the balcony of the National Palace, followed by a military salute and the playing of the Mexican national anthem.